Technical Sales Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Travel within Mpumalanga region

Health coverage and retirement benefts

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge complex technical solutions and customer needs across Nelspruit and surrounding Mpumalanga.

You will understand client requirements, present tailored solutions, support pre-sales and post-sales, and help drive growth with cutting-edge technology while building strong relationships with technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in a technical sales, pre-sales, or solutions architect role.
• Strong understanding of technical products or services relevant to the industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical concepts simply.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer technical requirements and provide tailored solutions using company products and services.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to clients and prospects.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide post-sales technical support and ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key technical stakeholders at client organizations.

Skills

Technical sales

Pre-sales/solutions architect

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Sales Engineer to support their clients in Nelspruit and the surrounding Mpumalanga region. This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and sales acumen, acting as a bridge between complex technical solutions and customer needs. You will be responsible for understanding client requirements, proposing suitable technical solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction through expert advice. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and a passion for solving customer challenges in the industrial or technology sector within Mpumalanga

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer technical requirements and provide tailored solutions using company products and services.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to clients and prospects.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Provide post-sales technical support and ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and competitive offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key technical stakeholders at client organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in a technical sales , pre-sales, or solutions architect role.
• Strong understanding of technical products or services relevant to the industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical concepts simply.
• Experience working within the Nelspruit or Mpumalanga industrial landscape is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Travel opportunities within the Mpumalanga region to engage with clients.